Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg​/Telemetry

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Macon, Georgia.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/06/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic teaching hospital in Macon, GA, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience.

• Inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry unit in a 637-bed Level 1 Trauma, academic teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
• Patient population includes acute and chronic disease, common comorbidities (diabetes, hypertension, infections, electrolyte imbalances), cardiac patients (post-cath, CHF, A-fib), and post-surgical patients (general, ortho, trauma)
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4–6
• Telemetry skills required: monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms, post-cath care, TR bands, and post-cath groin site management (no sheath pulls)
• Required drip management includes insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, milrinone, Digoxin, and nicardipine; titration for HR only (not BP)
• EMR:
  Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis med dispensing, Philips monitors, VS3 vital sign monitors, and Nova Glucose Stat Strips
• 12-hour day shifts, 7a–7p, with 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of 5–6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Travelers will float to all Med/Surg Telemetry units within the facility as needed

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• BLS required; ACLS preferred (EKG competency exam required during onboarding)
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required
• Med/Surg certification is a plus
• Proficiency with trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts and IV maintenance, glucommander, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Strong assessment, time management, care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education skills
• Epic EMR experience required
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

• Support staff includes CNAs (vitals, glucose checks, ADLs, patient safety), a unit secretary (on-unit 7a–11p, house-wide after), charge nurses, a PICC team, discharge and resource nurses who float to all units, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Central telemetry monitoring unit provides additional telemetry support
• Orientation consists of 1 day of general facility orientation with educational modules, followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage requires working one shift of each major holiday period (Thanksgiving Day or day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1)
• RTO requests must be submitted for manager approval
• RNs are required to wear navy scrubs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies, and the same rate is available to local travelers in GA

American Traveler Job  #P-684338. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.